Category: Biodiversity
Two rare bird species saved from extinction
• Active conservation efforts have helped save two rare and iconic bird species, the northern bald ibis and the pink…
Bunny? Doggo? Spider? Totoro? Seriously, what is this little guy?
Meet the bunny harvestman, a fascinating arachnid found in the Amazon rainforest of eastern Ecuador. At first glance, this strange…
5,300 years ago, these folks may have made the first chocolate
In 2010, archaeologist Michael Blake spotted some remarkably ornate pottery at the Santa Ana-La Florida (SALF) site in Ecuador. Interestingly, the…
World Migratory Bird Day: 5 key facts about Philippine migratory birds
(Updated on May 9, 2020) Each year, bird-watchers and ornitholgists celebrate World Migratory Bird Day to raise awareness about migratory birds…
Reef grief: An urgent call for PH reef conservation
The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently issued a report emphasizing the grave state of the world’s climate.…
The heart of the tree: A Filipina champion of biodiversity conservation
For most people, the first thing that comes to mind upon hearing the word “mistletoe” is Christmas. Popular culture has…
Trees of knowledge: 5 facts on forests in the Philippines
Day in and day out, we keep hearing about the call to save our forests. We are also aware of…
This weird oval was likely our ancestor, and we know this thanks to cholesterol
When Australian geologist Reg Sprigg first stumbled upon a strange imprint in the mountains of Flinders Range in 1947, he…
Pupper analysis: Science explains why we love dog videos
As you scroll through your Facebook news feed on a lazy afternoon, your notifications icon lights up. Someone tagged you…
Wildlife in the Philippines: Our glaring responsibility
Here’s a quick exercise: Pick up the nearest globe or map that’s within your reach right now (or Google one).…
